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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23425Theft · Co. Kildare · 23 Oct 2022

Bartosz Wojtyla adjourned over series of shoplifting offences in Kildare and Naas

Bartosz Wojtyla, 31, of Naas, appeared via video-link at Naas District Court on 15 December 2022, where a garda sergeant described an 'orchestrated campaign' of shoplifting offences spanning several shops in Kildare and Naas in late October 2022. Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to 2 February 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant is 31 years old. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatOn 23 October the defendant allegedly stole a drill and a rechargeable torch totalling €250 from a Woodies DIY store in Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatOn 29 October the defendant allegedly stole two G-Shock watches worth €280 from the Born clothing shop on Blessington Road in Naas. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatOn 30 October the defendant allegedly returned to Born and stole a jacket and jeans worth €120. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe defendant was found in possession of a screwdriver and a sledgehammer. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe defendant's address is listed as The Old Cement Factory on the Dublin Road in Naas. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe defendant was caught on the Monread Road in Naas with stolen clothes. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe stolen tools were never recovered. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe hearing took place at Naas District Court on Thursday, 15 December 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant appeared via video-link because he is in custody on other matters. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to 2 February 2023. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Dec2022
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Garda tells Kildare court that man allegedly carried out ‘orchestrated campaign’ against shops

    Court hearing details: Garda Sgt Brian Jacob described the series of shoplifting offences; the defendant was in custody on other matters and appeared by video-link; case adjourned to 2 February 2023.

    accused, Bartosz Wojtyla, 31, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Bartosz Wojtyla